Clinical Research Coordinator - 245578

Medix™; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate patient care and manage trial protocols with responsibilities including data collection, patient screening, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have an associate's degree (bachelor's preferred) or a nursing degree along with relevant experience in clinical or scientific disciplines. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required.
• Experience in clinical research preferred.
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential patients for trial eligibility.
• Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• Participate in required training and education programs.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Data collection and reporting

Regulatory compliance

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline

Bachelor's degree preferred

Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education

Current licensure as a registered nurse

Tools

SoCRA or ACRP certification

BCLS or ACLS certification

Job description

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability. -In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with SOP and applicable regulations.
• Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.
• May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other research bases and/or sponsors.
• Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
• May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.
• May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

OR

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education (BSN preferred). Minimum 3 years of nursing experience. Experience in clinical research preferred. Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice. Current BLCS or ACLS certification required. OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.